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Middle and High School English Teacher needed in Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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Las Nubes School, located in Jacó, Costa Rica, is seeking a passionate and committed English Teacher to join our international team for the 2026 school year
Costa Rica > Jaco
Contract
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SalaryMonthly gross salary: ₡1,000,000 CRC (approx. $2,000 USD)
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Degree RequiredYes
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RecruiterLas Nubes School
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DescriptionPosition Overview
- Full-time English Teacher responsible for teaching 6th through 11th grade.
- Contract: 1-year renewable contract
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsibilities
- Teach English classes aligned with the institution’s curriculum
- Promote critical thinking, creativity, and strong communication skills
- Design engaging pedagogical strategies that prepare students for real-world challenges
- Implement formative and summative assessments to guide student progress
- Maintain a motivating and structured classroom environment
- Submit required documentation (lesson plans, assessments, reports, etc.) on time
- Participate actively in planning meetings and professional development
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects
- Organize student activities and events that reinforce holistic development
- Foster respect, inclusion, and responsibility inside and outside the classroom
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Benefits- Monthly gross salary: ₡1,000,000 CRC (approx. $2,000 USD)
- Housing subsidy: ₡200,000 CRC (approx. $350 USD)
- Work just minutes from the beach
– Supportive school environment
– A lifestyle that balances professional growth and well-being -
Requirements- Native level English speaker
- Bachelor’s degree in Education
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
- Strong classroom management skills
- Experience with innovative, student-centered teaching methodologies
- Commitment to the well-rounded development of students
- Ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment
- Strong professional ethics and teamwork skills
- Proactive attitude and willingness to participate in extracurricular activities
- Personal qualities: passionate, organized, responsible, energetic, and inspiring -
Date Posted26th February 2026
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